ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS

(Chapter 374)

 

Restricted Zones in Mong Kok

 

                In exercise of the powers vested in me under regulation 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations, Chapter 374, I hereby direct that with effect from 10.00 am on 26 March 2010, the following road sections in Mong Kok will be designated restricted zones during the time periods specified below:-

 

(A)                    From 7.00 am to 7.00 pm daily

 

The section of Larch Street between Lime Street and Fir Street (except the metered parking spaces).

 

(B)                    24 hours daily

 

(a)    The western kerbside lane of Nathan Road northbound from its junction with Argyle Street to a point about 60 metres south of the same junction; and

 

(b)   The southern kerbside lane of Argyle Street from its junction with Nathan Road to a point about 20 metres west of the same junction.

 

                Within the restricted zones, drivers of all motor vehicles, except franchised buses and those with permits issued by the Commissioner for Transport, will be prohibited from:

 

(a)         picking up or setting down passengers; or

 

(b)         loading or unloading goods.

 

               The extent of the restricted zones will be indicated by appropriate traffic signs and road markings.

 

               At the same time, the existing restricted zones on the above road sections will be rescinded.

 

 

                        Joseph Y T LAI Commissioner for Transport